Crescendo

Des Moines Musicians' Association
Local 75, American Federation of Musicians
"When The Music Matters"
 
 
  Vol. 6, No. 3 * April 2007  
 
 

Second Quarter Meeting
The second quarter general membership meeting of the Des Moines Musicians' Association, Local 75, will be held Sunday, May 6, at 5 pm in the party room at Felix and Oscar's restaurant, 4050 Merle Hay Road, in Urbandale. Take this opportunity to join your fellow musicians. As always, food and drink will be provided.
The following scale change proposals will be on the agenda:

Section II
Miscellaneous Engagements
SEATING CAPACITY UP TO 2000
Sidemusician Performance (up to 3 hours):
$ 40.00 - ½ hour
$ 45.00 - 1 hour
$ 55.00 - 2 hours
$ 65.00 - 3 hours

SEATING CAPACITY GREATER THAN 2000 (NEW CATEGORY)
Sidemusician Performance (2 hour minimum):
$ 80.00 - 2 hours

Section V
Orchestras Performing In Venues With Audience Seating Of 400 Or Less (excluding orchestras under a Master Agreement)
Increase performance minimums by $5.00

Section VI
Orchestras Performing In Venues With Audience Seating Of Greater Than 400 (excluding orchestras under a Master Agreement)
Increase performance minimums by $5.00
Recitals
Joseph Messenger, Clarinet - April 29, 3 pm, Martha-Ellen Tye Recital Hall, Iowa State University
Music Under The Stars 2007
The 61st season of Music Under The Stars begins June 17 with a special concert on the West Lawn of Roosevelt High School. The following eight concerts will be held on the west State Capitol grounds. The schedule for the featured groups:
June 17 - Des Moines Municipal Band
June 24 - Des Moines Municipal Band
July 1 - Iowa Military Veterans Band
July 8 - Des Moines Municipal Band
July 15 - Des Moines Municipal Band		 July 22 - Des Moines Municipal Band
July 29 - 312th Army Band from Lawrence, KS
August 5 - Soya Vista Jazz Orchestra
August 12 - 34th Army Band, Iowa National Guard
If your small group is interested in performing at Music Under The Stars, contact the Local at 255-1398 or .
Fund raising is vital to the continued success of these concerts. Music Under The Stars, Inc. is an approved 501(c)(3) organization, so all contributions are tax-deductible. If your neighbor or friend who enjoys the concerts has an employer with a matching gift program, this is a great way to help secure the future of Music Under The Stars. For more information, contact Dan Hartzer at 367-4845.
Market Your Group With The CVB Events Calendar
The current edition of the 2007 - 2011 Events Calendar published by the Des Moines Convention and Visitors Bureau is in. Any member is welcome to borrow it to contact potential purchasers of music who will be meeting in Des Moines.
Des Moines Musicians' Association
Local 75, American Federation of Musicians
5817 Walnut Hill Ave.
Des Moines, IA 50312